Philippines police eye robbery, not IS, in Resorts World Manila attack

Police surround Resorts World Manila during a tense moment.

MANILA: Philippine National Police chief General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Friday morning dismissed reports that the Islamic State (IS) terror group carried out the attack on Resorts World Manila.

Dela Rosa said the attack was carried out by a lone man who entered the resort-casino complex.

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